CPCU Nurse Manager
Job Description
A Nurse Manager opportunity is available for the Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit (CPCU) at an 853-bed, Magnet®-designated regional tertiary and quaternary care center in Asheville, NC — the region's only trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III NICU, and children's hospital in Western North Carolina.
The role. This position holds direct accountability for daily operations of the 40-bed Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit (4 Heart), co-managing a team of 56 employees. The Nurse Manager integrates clinical, human resource, and financial data to guide decision-making while ensuring compliance with regulatory and professional standards. The role requires demonstrated leadership through supervision, facilitation, and coordination of clinical care, as well as active collaboration with nursing leadership on organizational planning and evaluation of initiatives. Additional focus areas include promoting evidence-based practice, contributing to the professional development of staff and colleagues, and recruiting and retaining new employees by fostering a supportive environment for growth and learning. There is an on-call requirement of once every six weeks, functioning primarily as administrative call.
What we're looking for.
- BSN or equivalent (ADN with MSN, BA with MSN) required; Master's Degree in Nursing preferred
- Must have and maintain current licensure as registered nurse with the North Carolina Board of Nursing. eNLC (Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact) license may apply, licensee should confirm with NCBON.
- National Certification in area of specialty within one year of accepting the role. Certification may be in leadership or area of clinical practice. Those actively pursuing degree must obtain national certification within 1 year of graduation.
- BLS Healthcare Provider
- A minimum of five years of recent nursing experience; 2 years in relevant clinical hospital experience with demonstrated leadership skills — charge or manager experience is required
- Post-cardiothoracic background required
- Previous leadership experience preferred
Schedule. Full-time, day shift with rotating weekends and administrative hours; on-call requirement of once every six weeks (primarily administrative call).
Compensation. $90,000 - $125,000 per year plus Sign-on bonus available
Meet Your Recruiter
Brent McKenzie
Franchise Partner (Southwest FL)
Brent McKenzie’s career in hospitality began at his family’s resort, where he learned the business from the ground up. From there, he moved into restaurants, starting as a dishwasher and working through every role a restaurant has to offer. Over 25 years, that hands-on experience grew into more than a decade of management, including opening several new businesses of varying sizes. He capped off his hospitality career running restaurant operations at a large luxury convention hotel. Along the way, he developed a sharp eye for talent: the ability to recognize who’s ready to perform on day one, and who has the potential to grow into something bigger.
When COVID reshaped the hospitality industry in 2020, Brent brought those same instincts into healthcare recruiting. Six years in, he’s built a reputation for taking the time to understand what each client actually needs, not just the job description, but the team dynamics, the culture, and the kind of person who’ll thrive there. For candidates, he’s the kind of recruiter who listens first. He wants to know where you’re trying to go in your career, what you’re looking for in your next role, and what would make a move worth making. That way, when he brings an opportunity to the table, it’s one worth considering.
Brent is dedicated to seeing every search through. His attention to detail, persistence, and genuine interest in the people on both sides of the hire are what his clients and candidates come back for.